Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?
04-03-12, 11:29 AM
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Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?
I'm considering replacing my three-year old Sony BD player (which still works fine, but is only wi-fi ready and does not have any streaming options) with a new one that has wi-fi, Netflix/Amazon/Hulu streaming capability.
What's the go-to model/make these days on a BD player?
Or do I just go with a Roku box?
Is there a difference in streaming quality between BD players and a standalone box like a Roku?
What's the go-to model/make these days on a BD player?
Or do I just go with a Roku box?
Is there a difference in streaming quality between BD players and a standalone box like a Roku?
04-03-12, 05:12 PM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?
Thirded.
Oh, it's probably not streaming quality, it's app quality which would be better. Interface, not streaming resolution.
Oh, it's probably not streaming quality, it's app quality which would be better. Interface, not streaming resolution.
04-04-12, 10:14 AM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?
Get a PS3. The main things you can stream on Roku you can do on PS3 plus you can play a few games and watch blu-rays.
I own both but only use my roku when I have to.
I own both but only use my roku when I have to.
04-06-12, 10:08 AM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?
After our PS3 broke and we decided we didn't want to replace it, we bought a Roku box for Netflix and Panasonic Bluray player for discs.
It's one instance where we're okay with it not being "all-in-one".
It's one instance where we're okay with it not being "all-in-one".
